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Young Ambassadors (Musical group)

 Organization

Administrative History

Young Ambassadors (est. 1970) is a song and dance performing group from Brigham Young University.

In 1970, the Young Ambassadors performed for the first time internationally at Japan's Expo. Since then they have travelled and performed in more than 56 nations, and for such people as the prime minister of India, the queen of Thailand, and the King and Queen of Jordan. They perform contemporary music and dance and showcase America's culture, way of life, and musical theatre.

Citation:
youngambassadors.byu.edu, via WWW, Oct. 1, 2014 (Young Ambassadors; Japan Expo in 1970; more than 65 nations; prime minister of India, queen of Thailand, King and Queen of Jordan; contemporary music and dance; showcase America's culture, way of life, and musical theatre)

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Jane Thompson photographs of performing groups, 1950-2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 10 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs relating to various performing groups at Brigham Young University including shows, tours, and reunions. Photographs depict performing groups in various locations around the world. Dates range from 1950 to 2005.

Dates: 1950-2005

Jane Thompson scrapbooks, 1942-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains scrapbooks and journals which include photographs, clippings, and commentary from Jane Thompson. Materials relate Thompson's travels to Europe, her Church mission, and her career at Brigham Young University. Dates range from 1942 to 2012.

Dates: 1942-2012

Jane Thompson sheet music, 1953-2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains sheet music, accompanying lyric and cue sheets, and various from a variety of shows and programs as well as original pieces composed or arranged by Jane Thompso. Material dated from 1953 to 2010.

Dates: 1953-2010

Jane Thompson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663
Scope and Contents

Contains photos, clippings, awards, scrapbook materials, notes and other papers from Jane Thompson. Materials relate to the personal life of Jane Thompson and the Brigham Young University performing groups that she was involved with. Dates range from 1941 to 2013.

Dates: 1941-2013